Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2019.06.14Description
Johan and Henry Lippert, c. 1875 - 1890
Monochrome coverlet of cadmium red wool on natural white cotton with a heavy double ply design. Made in Petersburg, Waterloo county by Johan Lippert and his son Henry who purchased a double wide loom with Jacquard head from the United States in 1870. The most notable feature are the four angels holding laurel crowns. It has a thick floral border. Henry Lippert's daughter described a pattern called "The Church" which matches the pattern seen in this coverlet.Collection
Mills Coverlet CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Johan LippertRole
ArtistDate made
1875 - 1890Place
Location
Waterloo County, OntarioLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
CoverletNomenclature Primary Object Term
BedcoverNomenclature Class
BeddingNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsSearch Terms
Dennis Mills, Sylvia Mills, Coverlets, Mills Coverlet Collection, Coverlet, wool, cotton, Jacquard, weavingRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Lippert, JohanPerson or Organization
Lippert, HenryCreate Date
April 22, 2019Update Date
November 12, 2023
